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AfterPGT Impact Windows in Wellington: What to Know First
PGT impact windows in Wellington run about $850 to $1,400 per opening installed, depending on the series, the size, and whether the existing frame can be reused or needs a full tear-out. Most PGT repairs or replacements we handle are turned around inside a week, and a full house of replacements takes two to three days once the units arrive. We give straight written quotes with the PGT line item listed next to the option from CGI, CWS, ES Windows, or ECO Window Systems so you can see exactly what you’re paying for before you sign anything.
This page is for Wellington homeowners who already have PGT windows or doors, or who are sizing PGT up against other impact-rated lines. If you want a real number, call (561) 349-4826 and a live person will answer. No call center, no form, no callback roulette.
How PGT Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Sagging sashes on PGT WinGuard casement and awning units. The stainless steel hinge hardware PGT ships is good, but Wellington’s wet-season humidity works on the friction stays until the sash drops a hair and the weatherstripping stops meeting the frame. We see it most on West-facing windows that bake all afternoon then get rained on at five. The fix is a hinge replacement and a re-square of the sash, usually an hour per window, and the unit seals like it did the day it was set.
- Failed insulating glass seals on PGT 5500/7700 series fixed windows. Wellington heat and afternoon thunderstorms put a thermal load on the IG units that eventually breaks the seal and fogs the glass. PGT’s factory seal failure warranty is solid, but the labor to swap the sashes or reglaze the opening is on the homeowner. We handle the whole thing: verify the seal failure, file the claim, order the replacement, and install it. You’re not left with a fogged window and a warranty phone number.
- Stiff or binding PGT SGD870 sliding glass doors. The rollers on these doors are heavy-duty, but sand and crushed shell from Wellington driveways and pool decks get into the bottom track and grind the roller bearings down. The door still slides, but it takes shoulder, and the strike plate misaligns so the latch won’t throw. We pull the panel, replace the rollers with OEM PGT parts, clean and realign the track, and the door glides again.
- Compressed or torn weatherstripping on PGT 2200/2300 single-hung impact windows. This is the most common call we get after a windy season. The pile weatherstrip and the bulb seal at the meeting rail wears, then the window whistles during storms and lets dust in. Easy fix on paper, but if you use aftermarket weatherstripping that’s a few thousandths off, the window binds and the balance system eats itself. We use OEM PGT seals on PGT units, every time.
- Latch and multipoint lock problems on PGT impact French doors. The three-point locking hardware on PGT doors is well-built, but the striker alignment is fussy. A door that settles half an inch throws everything off, and suddenly the deadbolt won’t fully throw. That’s a security issue on an impact-rated door. We re-shim the panel, re-align the multipoint hardware, and test it under wind load simulation before we call the job done.
Our PGT Impact Windows Process
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We come out and measure everything twice. PGT frames have tighter tolerances than most. A window ordered off a wrong measurement is a two-week mistake. Our techs measure every opening with the sash in and out, note the reveal on all four sides, and photograph the existing condition. We also check the original install for out-of-square framing, which is the hidden cause of half the binding doors and windows we see in Wellington homes where a previous contractor cut corners.
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We put the options side by side on paper. If a repair makes sense, we quote the repair with OEM PGT parts and tell you the honest remaining lifespan. If replacement is the right call, we quote PGT and at least one comparable line like CGI or ECO Window Systems so you see the real spread in price and lead time. No upsell, no pressure. You decide.
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We order with the exact PGT series, size, and glass package spec. For warranty-safe work, the replacement unit has to match the original PGT product data sheet. We pull the PGT product approvals from the Florida Building Code for your specific product line and make sure the new unit is approved for the opening. If it’s not on the approval, it’s not going in.
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We set the unit, true it, and seal it for Wellington’s climate. Installation is done with stainless steel fasteners, proper shim placement, backer rod, and a continuous sealant bead. We pay attention to the drainage weep system. An impact window that holds a hurricane but rots the sill from trapped water is not a good install.
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We test the unit, operate the hardware, and show you what we did. Before we pack up, we run the window or door through its full range of movement, check the locking hardware, and walk you through what to look for over the next year. Our Done Right Promise means that if anything isn’t right, we come back and make it right. No paperwork fight, no arguing.
What PGT Impact Windows Costs in Wellington
Here’s an honest look at what PGT work runs in this market, based on what we’ve quoted and installed across Wellington neighborhoods from Paddock Park to Olympia to the Equestrian Club area.
- PGT WinGuard single-hung replacement window: $850 to $1,200 per opening, installed and sealed, depending on size and glass package.
- PGT 7700 fixed impact window replacement: $950 to $1,400 per opening. Larger units with laminated glass and high SHGC coatings run at the top of that range.
- PGT SGD870 sliding glass door, full replacement: $3,800 to $5,600 installed, depending on width, track type, and finish.
- PGT impact French door replacement: $4,500 to $7,000 installed when you’re replacing a hinged pair with true impact-rated units.
- Hardware-only repair (rollers, hinges, weatherstripping, latch alignment): $180 to $420 per opening, OEM parts included.
- Full-house PGT replacement in a typical 2,000 square foot Wellington home: $18,000 to $32,000 depending on window count, door count, and whether we’re doing a retrofit or full tear-out.
What moves the price: the specific PGT series, glass package (clear laminated vs. Low-E with impact), whether the opening needs new framing, and whether county wind mitigation documentation is required. We keep a standing a free written repair estimate and a permanent 5% discount for seniors and veterans. Call (561) 349-4826 for a free written estimate. We’ll put the numbers in front of you and you can decide from there.
Why Wellington Homeowners Call TruePane Windows & Doors for PGT Work
We’ve been serving this area since 2008, and the work we do still runs on the founding rule Dale Kessler keeps on the shop whiteboard: if the pane is not true, the job is not done. A PGT impact window is a serious piece of engineering, and it only performs to its rating if the install is right. We hire local, train apprentices into journeymen, and send background-checked, uniformed technicians who measure twice and register both warranty layers in writing before the truck leaves your driveway.
When a PGT repair is straightforward, we do it in a single visit, no second appointment left hanging. When a replacement is the honest call, we quote PGT side by side with CGI, CWS, ES Windows, and ECO Window Systems so you make the decision with full information. We’ve been in Wellington long enough that our name is on the line with your neighbors. It’s not lost on us that the person we’re working for today will be at the farmers market on Saturday.
FAQs
PGT’s manufacturer warranty covers the product, not the labor, and it stays intact as long as the repair or installation uses OEM PGT parts and follows PGT’s published installation guidelines. We’re an independent PGT service provider, not an authorized PGT dealer, and we do warranty-safe work: OEM parts on PGT units, product approvals pulled from the Florida Building Code, and both warranty layers registered in writing before we leave your driveway. If a seal failed under warranty, we’ll file the claim with PGT on your behalf and handle the replacement install.
Once the units are on-site, a typical PGT window replacement is a one-day job, and a full house of windows and doors takes two to three days. The lead time is usually one to three weeks for PGT product, depending on the series and glass package. We’ll give you a written schedule and we’ll be there when we say. Call (561) 349-4826 and we’ll give you a real timeline, not a guess.
If the frame is solid, the glass is intact, and the problem is hardware, weatherstripping, or a failed balance, repair is almost always the right call and runs $180 to $420 per opening. Replace when the IG seal has failed, the frame shows evidence of water intrusion or rot, or the existing unit is not impact-rated and you’re upgrading for code or insurance reasons. We’ll tell you the honest answer, even when the honest answer is that repair will only buy you two or three more years. Call (561) 349-4826 and we’ll come look.
Yes. PGT sliding glass doors, French doors, and hinged impact doors are a big part of what we service in Wellington. The SGD870 and the WinGuard hinged door lines are what we see most, and the common failure is hardware alignment after years of door settling. We repair the door in place when possible and replace the full unit when the slab or frame has taken enough weather that a repair would be false economy. Free estimates mean you get the facts before you spend a dollar.
No. The number on the written quote is the number on the bill, unless we find something behind the wall that changes the scope and we agree on a written change before touching it. That’s a square deal. It’s how Dale Kessler has run every job since the company started in 2008, and it’s a rule we don’t break. Call (561) 349-4826 for an exact quote on your PGT repair or replacement, estimates are free.
Written by Dale Kessler, Owner, TruePane Windows & Doors at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving Wellington and nearby areas.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose TruePane Windows & Doors
Impact systems engineered to design pressures up to +/-100, matched to your wind zone - your openings hold when the storm arrives.
Low-E insulated impact glass from our manufacturer lines commonly cuts monthly cooling bills 20-30%.
Laminated impact glass shuts out up to 40% of outside noise - traffic, neighbors, weather.
Monitoring services run $30-90 a month. Laminated impact glass resists forced entry around the clock, with no subscription.
Florida homeowners average around 25% savings on the windstorm portion of their policy after protecting every opening - some homes qualify for more.
A full impact package upgrades curb appeal, buyer confidence and appraised value in one project.